Introduction The birth of a child is an exciting experience for the parents. Especially with the first child, many parents are not clear what to expect. Pregnancy and childbirth are not an illness, but quite natural events to which the woman’s body is adapted. Most women know instinctively what to do. The process of giving … The course of a birth
The expulsion phase The expulsion phase represents the actual birth of the baby. The phase begins with the complete opening of the cervix and ends only with the birth of the baby. The birth is easier for the mother in an upright position. It does not matter whether the mother sits in a gynaecological chair, … The expulsion phase | The course of a birth
The afterbirth The afterbirth phase is the period between the birth of the child and the complete birth of the placenta. After the birth, the birth pangs turn into afterbirth pangs and the placenta begins to detach from the uterus. The midwife can support the birth of the placenta by gently pulling on the umbilical … The afterbirth | The course of a birth
